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Metro is one of the nation's largest public transportation agencies. We can take you just about anywhere in LA County

How to Plan Your Trip
To plan the route that's best for you, use our Trip Planner at
metro.net
or call us at 323.GO.METRO (323.466.3876).

Go Metro

Metro Bus
Our buses travel most major streets in the county, offering different types of service. Metro Local routes stop about every two blocks and are painted orange (some are white with orange stripes). Metro Rapid routes are faster, because they stop only at major intersections; they are painted red. Metro Express routes travel long distances on freeways and make very few stops; they are painted blue.

Metro Rail
The Metro Blue, Green, Red, Purple, Gold and Expo lines comprise Metro Rail. There are a total of 80 stations in the system, each offering many bus connections.

Metro Orange Line
The Metro Orange Line is a bus-only transitway running across the San Fernando Valley between North Hollywood, Warner Center and Chatsworth. Vehicles on this line stop at 18 stations, operating very much like Metro Rail trains. Many bus connections are available at each station.

Other Carriers
Many local cities operate additional bus service in their areas. Please note that these carriers have different fare structures than Metro.

Bus drivers don't carry change, so you'll need exact fare. You can also pay at self-service TAP vending machines in Metro Rail and Metro Orange Line stations. These fares are dispensed on a reloadable TAP card.

Two children under age 5 may travel free with each fare-paying adult.

Pre-Paid Passes

Metro passes good for unlimited travel are sold on TAP, a reloadable plastic card. Passes can be purchased at TAP vending machines in Metro Rail and Orange Line Stations. Passes are activated the first time you tap your card.